Optional courses

The second semester of the European Political and Governance Studies programme kicks off with the second phase of the Simulation Game, where students engage in a real negotiation of an EU legislative proposal. Students also specialize in their area of interest and choose three courses from the following clusters:

EU Institutions and Administration (5 ECTS)

• PUETTER U. - The Council of the EU – Law-Making, Policy Coordination and Executive Power (30h)h)

• LEHMANN W. & RIPOLL SERVENT A. - The European Parliament in the EU’s Political System (30h)

• SZAPIRO M. - La Commission européenne : métiers, mutations, réformes (30h)

• WESSELS W. - The European Council: A Real World Analysis of the Leaders’ Institution through Practical Exercises and Insider Insights

EU Internal Policies (5 ECTS)

• BERROD F. & MUNOZ R. - Le droit du marché intérieur, un modèle européen de libre échange (30h)

• BUSCHLE D. - European Energy, Climate Governance and Green Deal (30h)

• CHANG M. & GLÖCKLER G. - EMU and Euro Area Governance  (30h)

• DELREUX T. - EU Environmental and Climate Policy (30h)
• BAILEY M. & JURETZKI B. - EU Digital Law and Policies (30h)
• LABAYLE H. - Justice et Affaires intérieures de l’Union européenne (30h)

European Governance (5 ECTS)

• COEN D. & KATSAITIS A. - Interest Representation in the EU (30h)

• CRESPY A. - The EU’s Legitimacy in Question : “Exit, Voice, Loyalty"

• DEMBLANS A. & PALAZUELOS MARTINEZ M. - Working in the EU Institutions, why, what and how : Theory and Practice (30h)

• GUEGUEN D. & MARISSEN V. - Delegated and Implementing Acts (30h)
• HOREL S. & SABBATELLI M. R. - A Practical Approach to Preparing and Managing EU Projects (30h)

• KAEDING M. - Understanding and Designing EU´s Differentiated Present and Future (30h)

• VITREY de GARDEBOSC A. - Les finances publiques de l’Union européenne (30h)

Europe and the World (5 ECTS)

• GREVI G. - EU Foreign Policy : Context and Priorities (30h)

• HOEFFLER C. - International Governance : Actors, Mechanisms and Challenges (30h)

• LANNON E. - The EU and its Neighbourhood : Towards a ‘Closer Political Association’ and a ‘Deeper Economic Integration’ (30h)

Although the courses are of a very high academic level, the greatest added value of the studies lies in the practical hands-on experience the students gain through their interactions with senior practitioners who are more than happy to share the insights gained from their work experience. - Aleksandar Latinov (Chopin promotion)